Reflection & Growth Resources
Tools to get you started and deepen your faith journey.
This is your go-to space for updates, resources, and guidance as we explore the Thorn & Bloom Book Club together.
Here, you’ll find:
What you’ll need for each meeting
Downloadable PDFs of discussion questions
Tips for journaling, verse mapping, and diving deeper into scripture
While we’re reading Church Girl by Dr. Sarita Lyons, our ultimate goal is to immerse ourselves in God’s Word and learn to understand scripture in its full context. Let’s grow, learn, and bloom together!
Your book club starter pack
A Journal:
Use this to jot down your reflections, prayers, and answers to discussion questions.
If you’d prefer, you can download a PDF version of the discussion questions directly from this blog and add your notes to your journal.
Highlighters and a Pen:
Highlight key passages in the book or scripture verses that resonate with you.
Blue Letter Bible App:
This free app offers simple commentaries and tools for exploring scripture. It’s a great starting point for diving into God’s Word!
DOWNLOADABLES
Journal Prompt
Use this prompt for personal, open-ended journaling. It’s a space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences in your own words. Let your creativity flow as you reflect on how the themes of the book resonate with your journey.
Reflection Prompt
Dive deeper into specific themes and scripture with our guided reflection prompt. These questions are designed to help you connect the book’s lessons to your personal faith walk, fostering spiritual growth and clarity.
Discussion Questions
Prepare for our next meeting by exploring key discussion questions tied to the chapter. These questions are meant to spark meaningful group conversations and ensure everyone’s voice is heard during our sessions.
Dont Forget to…
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An most importantly, you can sign up for the book club here. There are 15 slots available. Hope to see you soon. SIGN UP HERE
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Grab Your Copy of Church Girl by Dr. Sarita Lyons
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We have a jam-packed schedule with bi-weekly, in-person meetings. You can find the full schedule by clicking here: CLICK HERE
A Cool tool: Verse Mapping
Have you ever wanted to understand Scripture on a deeper level? Verse mapping is a great way to break down a verse, study its context, and connect it to the bigger picture of God’s Word.
What is Verse Mapping?
It’s a study method that helps you:
Choose a Verse: Select a scripture from the week’s reading.
Break It Down: Write it in your journal and highlight key words or phrases.
Study the Context: Use tools like the Blue Letter Bible App to look up meanings, cultural background, and cross-references.
Reflect: Ask, “What does this verse mean for me today, and how does it tie into the gospel message?”
Why It Matters:
Scripture wasn’t meant to be cherry-picked. Verse mapping helps us avoid that by showing us the full beauty and intention behind God’s Word.
